2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Isuzu D-Max MOT pass rate and common faults

2,616 MOT tests in 2024. 79.2% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time79.2%
Failed or needed repairs20.8%
Typical mileage at test44,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,616 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush5.3%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    60 marked dangerous
  4. Rear fog lamp: not working1.6%
  5. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.6%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.4%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    56 marked dangerous
  8. Wheel bearings: has excessive play1.2%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics11.7%
  2. Suspension9.9%
  3. Brakes6.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.6%
  5. Tyres3.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.6%
  7. Body & chassis1.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.7%
  2. Wheel bearings: has excessive play8.2%
  3. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush7.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.4%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2020 Isuzu D-Max?

In 2024, 79.2% of 2020 Isuzu D-Max cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,616 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Isuzu D-Max?

The most common failure reasons were shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2020 Isuzu D-Max reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).